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NYC Neighborhood Comparison

Upper East Side vs Williamsburg

Side-by-side market data, transit, and neighborhood profiles to help you decide.

Manhattan|Brooklyn

Upper East Side

Manhattan

Williamsburg

Brooklyn

Median Sale Price
$1.5M
$1.4M
Median Rent
$4K
$5K
Active Listings
1629
248
Avg Days on Market
69 days
62.5 days
YoY Price Change
+28.9%
+7.4%
Monthly Sales Volume
155
32

Detailed Comparison

MetricUpper East SideWilliamsburg
Median Sale Price$1,500,000$1,425,000
Median Condo Price$1,623,660$1,455,000
Median Co-op Price$1,305,000N/A
Median Rent$4,250$4,770
Active Listings1629248
Rental Inventory15841240
Days on Market6962.5
Price Cut Share10.9%7.3%
Monthly Sales Volume15532
YoY Price Change+28.9%+7.4%
YoY Rent Change+7.6%+7.2%
YoY Inventory Change+5.8%+29.2%
Subway Lines4 5 6N/A

Neighborhood Profiles

Upper East Side

The Upper East Side remains the gold standard for classic New York elegance. Known for 'Museum Mile' and its quiet, tree-lined streets, the neighborhood offers a refined lifestyle away from the midtown bustle. While famous for its historic cooperatives, the area has seen a recent surge in ultra-luxury new construction condos, particularly along the Second Avenue Subway corridor, making it a top choice for both traditionalists and modern buyers.

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Williamsburg

Williamsburg is the global face of Brooklyn's cultural and residential renaissance. Defined by its stunning waterfront parks and the iconic L-train connection to Manhattan, the neighborhood offers a high-energy lifestyle. The real estate market is dominated by sleek, glass-walled luxury condominiums along the East River, alongside historic warehouse conversions and boutique new developments that cater to a wide range of buyers and renters.

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Transit Access

Upper East Side

456

77 St (6) — 0.2 mi

86 St (4 5 6) — 0.4 mi

68 St-Hunter College (6) — 0.5 mi

Williamsburg

No subway data available

Active Listings

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